Joe-Mell Award

Joe-Mell Award

The Joe Mell Award was created in October 2011 to recognize Mr. Joe Mell's dedication to the social reintegration of individuals who have had conflicts with the law. At our annual general meetings, the Joe Mell Award is presented to an individual or an organization who has demonstrated outstanding support for individuals who have been involved with the criminal system and who facilitates their social reintegration. This commitment aligns with the mission and goals of the Cross Roads House Corporation.

2024 | Maison Joins Toi

2023 | Communitas

2022 | Jo Ann Stacey

2019 | Desta

2017 | Michel Dunn

2016 | M. Andrew Forgarty

The award was presented to Mr. Andrew Forgarty in recognition of his participation and valuable advice during our fundraising campaigns, which helped raise the funds needed to install an elevator in our building on Notre-Dame Street.

2015 | John et Sandy McDonaugh

John and Sandy McDonaugh received the award in recognition of their support and contribution as long-standing members of our board of directors.

2014 | Gilles Thibault

Gilles Thibault has worked at the Corporation since 1999, first as a support worker for the Option-Vie Service and later as coordinator for the Service Oxygène where he played a key role in the creation of satellite apartments. Gilles retired in 2013, but his name was retained in recognition of his dedication and support to individuals during their social reintegration.

2013 | Michel Gagnon

Michel Gagnon, Executive Director, was selected for the award by the Corporation's President. Michel's loyalty to the organization and its mission was exemplified by the fundamental role he played in creating programs dedicated to social reintegration.

2012 | M. Richard Lord

Creation of the Service Oxygène to provide assistance to elderly inmates (aged 50 and over) incarcerated in a federal penitentiary in Quebec or who have been released into the community.

2011 | Jacqueline Verrette

The award was presented to Jacqueline Verrette, whose dedication was also recognized when one of our satellite apartments was named in her honour.